Which of the Following Occurs After a Significant Blood Loss

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs after a significant blood loss?

• A) Increase in aldosterone secretion to decrease Na⁺ reabsorption
• B) Increase in vasopressin secretion to increase water reabsorption
• C) Increase in atrial natriuretic peptide secretion to increase blood pressure
• D) Stimulation of the vessels by catecholamines to dilate the vessels and maintain blood pressure

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